Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans Says He Was the Wrong Person to Rob: “I Don’t Own Sh**”
Marlon Wayans is breaking his silence following reports that his Los Angeles house was robbed on Saturday. The comedian and actor shared a video on Instagram where he thanked everyone who reached out to him to make sure he was OK after news of the robbery broke and said that everyone is doing fine, which […]
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Marlon Wayans on Standing Up to LGBTQ Hate: “The Worst People Now Have a Megaphone” (Exclusive)
Pride Month has an unofficial grand marshal this year: Marlon Wayans. The venerable comedy star (with sojourns into drama — remember Requiem for a Dream?), 51, did not expect to cause a stir when, draped in a rainbow flag, he posted an Instagram tribute to Kai, his gender nonbinary child. In it, he wished his […]
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Jordan Peele-Produced Horror Movie Reveals New Title, September 2025 Release Date
The Jordan Peele-produced psychological horror film set in the world of football has revealed its official title — Him — and a Sept. 19, 2025 release date in theaters. Universal and Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions announced the news Thursday. Justin Tipping is directing the movie, which stars Marlon Wayans as a legendary quarterback tasked with training […]
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Marlon Wayans to Star in ‘GOAT’ for Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw, Universal
Marlon Wayans is ready to look at the scary side of perfection. The actor and comedian will star as an all-time great athlete in GOAT, a psychological horror film from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Universal, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The film centers on an up-and-coming young athlete who is invited to train with […]
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‘Air’ Cast on the Secrets to Acting Opposite a Phone Receiver
Ben Affleck’s Air employs a large ensemble cast to tell the story of how Nike landed Michael Jordan and created the iconic Air Jordan line of shoes, with Deloris Jordan brokering a revolutionary deal for her son. Affleck — who pulls triple duty as director, producer (via his newly formed Artists Equity with Matt Damon, […]
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‘Killing It,’ ‘Solar Opposites’ Cancel Just For Laughs Cast Panels Due to Strike
The Hollywood actors strike has upended plans by the stars of Peacock’s Killing It and Hulu’s animated Solar Opposites series to take part in U.S. TV cast panels at the Just For Laughs comedy festival next week, organizers have confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. The Killing It panel taking place before a second season return […]
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Rainn Wilson, Marlon Wayans, Thomas Middleditch Join Just for Laughs Festival Lineup
Rainn Wilson is set to receive the Comedy Impact Award and deliver the American keynote address at the Just For Laughs’ ComedyPRO conference, organizers announced Thursday. As the Montreal comedy festival unveiled its final lineup additions, the fest said Marlon Wayans — star of the horror comedy spoof films Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2 […]
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‘Air’: Nine of the Film’s Stars and Their Real-Life Inspirations
Ben Affleck’s Air tells the true story of how Nike ran a tense campaign to sign Michael Jordan to his first sneaker deal in 1984 when he was just a rookie in the NBA. The contract eventually improved how Nike was viewed by the public and changed how athletes negotiated brand deals. Matt Damon stars in […]
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Marlon Wayans and Family Pay Tribute to Patriarch Howell Wayans: “I Feel Y’all Lifting Me Already”
The Wayans family took to social media to pay tribute to their family patriarch, Howell Wayans, who died at 86. Marlon Wayans, one of the patriarch’s 10 children, shared an emotional message on his Instagram, saying goodbye to his father. “Legend,” he wrote in the caption. “When i was a child I asked my Dad […]
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How Marlon Wayans Made an Hour of Comedy Out of “Slapgate” With New HBO Max Special
When Marlon Wayans answers the phone to talk about his new HBO Max special God Loves Me, clanking noises fill the background. “I just have a crazy day,” he admits. “I feel like the gym is the one hour I get to myself to just think about all the fucking work I have to do.” […]
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Marlon Wayans Comedy in the Works at Starz
Marlon Wayans and the minds behind South Side and Sherman’s Showcase are teaming up at Starz. The premium cable outlet is developing a comedy series called Book of Marlon, inspired by Wayans’ life and career. Wayans and his producing partner Rick Alvarez will write the pilot episode with Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin, co-creators of […]
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Jennifer Hudson Recalls Final Conversation With Aretha Franklin: “I Truly Miss Hearing From Her”
MGM offered all the ingredients for a super soul Sunday as it premiered Respect yesterday at Westwood’s Regency Village Theatre. Before cast, crew and filmmakers walked the black carpet, Donald Taylor and his L.A. Mass Choir assumed position in front of oversized letters spelling out the film’s title for a performance of “Walk in the […]
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